Innovation and Organization of Culture and the Arts (GIOCA)
University of Bologna Rank ##1 in Italy (QS 2024)Program Overview
The Innovation and Organization of Culture and the Arts (GIOCA) at University of Bologna is a MSc programme in Arts & Design over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of arts & design. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Innovation and Organization of Culture and the Arts (GIOCA) programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Italy and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: EUR 3,916 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 3,916 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Bologna, Italy
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Innovation and Organization of Culture and the Arts (GIOCA) programme are prepared for diverse careers in arts & design:
- Creative Director
- Graphic / UX Designer
- Art Director
- Curator
- Visual Artist
- Media Producer
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Law and the Arts
- Services Marketing
- Business Models in Creative Industries
- Fund Raising
- Projects Management for Arts Organization
- Art Appreciation
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- At least a\xc2\xa0bachelor\'s degree (first cycle degree) or an equivalent degree from an Italian or foreign university
- English language knowledge: a minimum B2 level certificate is required.\xc2\xa0
- Proof of English language (minimum B2 level) demonstrated by submitting any one of the following:
- certificates: TOEFL, IELTS, Cambridge English Language Assessment, Trinity College London,\xc2\xa0issued not longer than 3 years prior to the deadline for application. To check the equivalence with the B2 level. Please also refer to the\xc2\xa0conversion table available here\xc2\xa0
- A good general knowledge\xc2\xa0of culture and the arts and a strong vocation for the relevant\xc2\xa0contents of the Program.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 3,916 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 3,916 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 3,916 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 3,916 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Bologna directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of Bologna
University of Bologna
Bologna, Italy
University of Bologna (Università di Bologna) is one of the oldest and most prestigious universities in the world, founded in 1088 in Bologna, Italy, and widely regarded as the birthplace of the...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2028-04-18
- Start Date 2018-09-01
- Language English
- Duration 24 months